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Matthews, Suzuki, Tkachuk among NHL's Eastern Conference all-stars

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Montreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki and Ottawa Senators left-winger Brady Tkachuk are among the NHL's Eastern Conference all-stars. Matthews leads the NHL...

Jan 04, 2024

Edmonton Elks release veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks released veteran American defensive back Aaron Grymes on Thursday. Grymes spent eight seasons (2013-15, 2017-18, 2021-23) with Edmonton. He appeared in 79 career games, re...

Jan 04, 2024

Piper Gilles returns to Canadian figure skating championship after cancer scare

The 2024 Canadian figure skating championship will feel like a return to normal for ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. The two-time world championship bronze medallists didn't compete in last ...

Jan 04, 2024

Roughriders sign returner Mario Alford to contract extension

REGINA - Mario Alford is staying put. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed the veteran receiver/returner to a one-year extension Thursday. He was slated to become a free agent next month. The five-foot...

Jan 04, 2024

Report: Canadian champion ice dancer Nikolaj Sorensen accused of sexual assault

USA Today has reported that Canadian ice dance champion Nikolaj Sorensen is under investigation by Canada's Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner for an alleged sexual assault in 2012. Sorensen, ...

Jan 04, 2024

Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan voting

NEW YORK (AP) - Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James are the early leaders in fan voting for next month's All-Star Game, the NBA said Thursday. Antetokounmpo had ...

Jan 04, 2024

Former interim general secretary Jason deVos leaves Canada Soccer for Toronto FC

TORONTO - Former Canada captain Jason deVos is leaving Canada Soccer to join Toronto FC as an assistant coach under John Herdman. DeVos took over as the governing body's interim general secretary in l...

Jan 04, 2024

Flames' Kylington nearing return to action after lengthy absence for personal reasons

CALGARY - Defenceman Oliver Kylington has taken a step closer to rejoining the Calgary Flames. The NHL club said Thursday that Kylington has been assigned to the American Hockey League's Calgary Wrang...

Jan 04, 2024

Beach volleyball sand is hard to find and will cost a Newfoundland town $360,000

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A community in the St. John's region has discovered that Olympic-grade beach volleyball sand is rare, complicated and expensive to move. The town of Paradise is hosting beach volley...

Jan 04, 2024

Inter Miami trades Canadian defender Kamal Miller to Portland Timbers

Inter Miami CF has traded Canadian international defender Kamal Miller to the Portland Timbers in exchange for US$625,000 in general allocation money and a 2024 international roster spot. Miami could ...

Jan 04, 2024